The Music of Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course: Recording “Baking the Wondertart”

Wowzers!! It has been a whopping 7 years since the release of Cuphead. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank our amazing community for the love and support they have shown us since launch. To celebrate, we’re sharing some brand new behind the scenes footage of the tune for the climactic final battle of The Delicious Last Course, “Baking the Wondertart.” Join composer Kristofer Maddigan and over 110 members of the Cuphead Orchestra for a front row seat to our most ambitious recording session ever. We hope you enjoy!
SHEET MUSIC:
And for any performers craving more Wondertart, we have made the official sheet music for this piece available free of charge at cupheadnotes.com !
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CREDITS:
For a look at the full credits for our amazing musicians and performers on The Delicious Last Course, see more at studiomdhr.com...
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LYRICS:
Cave (Cavay)
Mortem
Calix
Poculum
Caput
Olla
Hominum
Cave (Cavay)
Mortem

[@insaneintherainmusic]

WOW - thank you so much for releasing this video to show just how much went into this incredible score! This track is just insane - I didn't realize until also reading the score notes that this is a DOUBLE big band hard panned left and right, that is a crazy amount of musicians!!

[@tahini245]

Hey insaneintherain! I love your vids and your music. I know you don't really do VGM covers anymore and I completely understand that, but I do think it would be really cool to see you tackle a Cuphead track! With all the instruments used you would be the perfect person to cover it (maybe not something as big as this track tho :P)

[@PurplePikminSupremacy]

Oh my goodness, it’s insaneintherain! What a surprise to see my favorite KZbinr here! But in all seriousness, the amount of sheer polish and quality MDHR has put in both their games and music has me eagerly anticipating whatever game they’re working on next.

[@RavenclawNimbus]

Yooo!! You make such good covers!!

[@a17yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

Didn’t even know double big band was a thing.

[@princeapoopoo5787]

unsurprised to see this get the carlos seal of approval 🔥

[@yggdrasilsaltar]

chef saltbakers boss fight is one of the best things ive ever seen in a video game, from the animation and especially the music. i will forever love cuphead for how much passion went into it

[@kordacpz]

fancy seeing you here

[@parsian32]

Ditto; I enjoyed Chef Saltbaker's boss battle so much (even though it was a little tough the first go) and the music was just the icing on the cake. Along with the DLC Cuphead became one of my favorite games ever.

[@ImRuscelOfficial]

A double big band is so craaazy. Can’t imagine how this was mixed together. These musicians are killing!!

[@ladynikkie]

As I recall when they were making cuphead the lead composer is a childhood friend of the creators.

[@a17yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

So it’s a BIGGER band

[@tharjaitou1014]

My dad is nearly 70ish, we played Cuphead together both the normal and DLC, and he asked a full mp3 of this song, he is going to love seeing it recorded. Thank you so much for such a gaming masterpiece of pure love, in a sea of microtranscrap.

[@christopherscibor1997]

After one year the channel is alive again

[@Bobby20099]

“We hope this brings a smile to your face.” Guys you put a smile on everyone’s face the moment we think of your game and music

[@ComiCross]

This is literally one of the greatest games of all time, I S ranked every boss, everything about it is so good!

[@Villager6404]

that's very hard.. congrats!!

[@_editschilangos]

Yea, Cuphead is one of the few games that are flawless

[@taylerm92]

Still no power from the Hurricane. This was just the thing to bring up my spirits. Sending lots of love and appreciation from South Georgia.

[@goatsoup]

i'm so sorry to hear. wishing all the best over there!

[@AxelPoggers]

Hoping for the best man, stay safe

[@mathoozala1153]

The greatest song ever created

[@Sike1921]

Can't believe it's been 7 years man. The amount of passion put into this game is unmatched, hands down one of my favorite games of all time.

[@toprakerbek]

MDHR İS ALİVE PLEASE DLC 2

[@dagithenintendofan1570]

Nothing new for cuphead is gonna show up

[@TheVeryLittleBilly]

In some way, yes :3

[@cekiliskanal-brawlstars6719]

"İS" Türk müsün kanka

[@toprakerbek]

@@cekiliskanal-brawlstars6719 evet ben türküm bro

[@ArameWithTheLetterY]

HORAYYYYY

[@coolcamera6265]

This game was such a passion project. One of the great success stories of gaming in the 2010s imo. If theres never another Cuphead game, at least us fans can know that the creators gave this game their absolute all.

[@Pannik]

This means so much to me to see these behind the scenes studio sessions. Cuphead got me into jazz (just as I was getting bored of rock music) when it released and now I'm working toward being a full-time jazz musician. thank you so much!

[@rogers62]

3:46 The most epic part of any Cuphead song, just perfect...

[@TheVeryLittleBilly]

I know righttt???🥹🥹

[@OdogRuby77]

5:04 I beg to differ

[@Sycorav]

It’s nice seeing all the OGs like that guy on the drums and the trumpet players, MDHR have their loyal musicians

[@cronbi6242]

TE AMO STUDIO MDHR

[@caiordj]

SUDDENLY CARALHO

[@jogadordetudo8397]

Kkkkkk

[@cookies_and_mustard6414]

I love the crazy amount of emotion in this piece, it conveys so many different things at once! Everyone who’ve worked on the soundtrack has done a phenomenal job at bringing this game to life!

[@Person7503]

Couldn't have said it better myself. 👏

[@Cataclyscerator]

Chef Saltbaker's theme is definitely one of the majestic ones in the DLC You guys make one of the most amazing soundtracks ever in the video game industry

[@rainbowtoyfunrandomess1982]

7 years of Cuphead and 2 years of The Delicious Last Course! I can tell the whole franchise is never going to end which I'm happy with.😁😈☕🎲♥️♦️♣️♠️

[@Shedikk-ts8gg]

THEY POST, PEOPLE! THEY POSTED!!

[@The_Splatgoon]

Truly a masterpiece. Cupheads soundtrack was something else.

[@TheGaloX]

This song is a masterpiece

[@Rendoku25]

One of the best “boss battle” pieces in a loooong time! It’s in my top favs among soundtracks from FF, Destiny and Legend of Zelda! Also, as a trombone player, it makes me so happy to hear them so wonderfully in this!

[@huckleberry256]

In my opinion, the Cuphead OST is the best video game OST I have ever heard, and this is the best track on the OST. This is the best of the best, thanks for making such an awesome game that I continue to enjoy!

[@SAMSMH]

double drums was such a good idea, i feel like it adds to the feeling of suspense this track already gives off. it’s mixed almost perfectly too🙏🙏

[@bernardmarquot996]

That gives me thrills... Re-live the so tensed moments of this monstrous stage with only the music feels as awful as it feels marvelous. A sincere thanks to the orchestra, and more globally to the whole MDHR team, for that instant-classic game which will be the last I forget when I get old. Hats off folks!

[@ZippyGiggleFanny]

MORE CUPHEAD CONTENT! AND ITS ONE OF THE BEST SONGS IN THE GAME!

[@kiwimints]

the way they had to blur the maple leafs shirt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is AWESOME and these videos are always SO cool to see!!!

[@JVL_Longuez]

I just love all the dedication that goes into this game, man

[@EllingtonReborn]

By far the most ambitious track made for the whole Cuphead soundtrack, paid off incredibly well and I'm extremely glad we get to see another behind the scenes look at the wonderful work Kris has put into making a masterpiece of an OST! Amazing work guys~!

[@BlackRegent01]

The amount of talent on display in this game, through the conceptualisation, the design, the composition, the musicianship, is just insane. It almost brings a tear to my eye

[@breadbaron42]

Truly a masterpiece. What I wouldn’t give to see this in a concert

[@NutellaPatella]

This is my absolute favorite track of the DLC! So glad it got a behind the scenes video! Great job to everyone involved! 💕

[@GFPofficiall]

And the crazy thing about this is that they made many songs…for two games… I absolutely love this work of art… nostalgia…

[@voidastralbirth]

Actually one of the best musical pieces ever composed for a video game. Bravo, ladies and gentlemen.

[@Fablalak1008]

It is impressive the coordination of everyone when recording and playing the instruments, many people underestimate the music of video games when in truth it is a thousand times better than much of what we have now, although it is a shame that if you finish the fight quickly you can not hear it complete.

[@david253_]

The best theme in the entire game and now i understand why. These are A LOT of musicians and ALL of them did AMAZING!!!! It's so beautiful to see how much dedication MDHR put into the game. And if I'm not wrong, the victory sound, which in the song is played at 5:04, has every instrument ever used in the game ost AT ONCE!! Hearing the sound while watching all the musicians performing it in the video is even more epic :O Happy 7th Anniversary, Cuphead

[@phrygianphoenix317]

OMG! I cannot believe this actually exists on youtube! Also there ARE two big bands! ❤❤❤

[@arjunoberoi7652]

cuphead's soundtracks just hit different

[@jonathanriley1107]

Those vocals, organ and brass give me the best chills.

[@GFPofficiall]

Agh, I love cuphead… brings nostalgia a bit…

[@PriMuffins]

MDHR (or the official channel) IS STILL ALIVE?? OMG 😭💛💛

[@sofiapagen]

You just feel the buzzing in the air, the musicians having a hell of a time. What a great track

[@chrisnf9921]

Ever since I heard this song for the first time I had wished I was in the room where it happened, and now you've given us the next best thing thank you

[@Mr.Viper.]

the fear and pressure this song manages to express, as if we might not win. Such an amazing work, like all of yours 👍

[@santiagocarrera26]

I love Cuphead soundtrack, as an old soul in the modern world, it's great to hear wonderful music! 🎼♡

[@Cubeytheawesome]

You guys have made a modern-day classic that is just beautiful. Excited to see what else you have in the future!

[@ramaicatseye]

I HAVE BEEN WATING FOR THIS (this was literally the exact video i wanted)

[@DimasterUp]

Oh, I forgot about how compositions are beautiful in the dlc, for the final boss especially. Thanks for this amazing musical video!

[@FloopyFloop6530]

The person doing the violin needs a raise

[@VitaumBS]

Congratulations for this amazing 7 years of Cuphead! ☕👑💖

[@ladynikkie]

7 years of blood, sweat, and tears and it was worth it I can't wait to see her next project in the future

[@Banana_washer]

I always loved the chef salt aker fight music and seeing it played here is just awesome

[@OwlManlololhesofunne6655]

WAIT THIS IS MY FAVORITE TRACK IN THE WHOLE GAME NO WAYYYYYYY THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@Alex-sr1fu]

FIRST UPLOAD IN 1 YEAR, MDHR IS THRIVING ONCE AGAIN

[@steealconwyrick1999]

The best song in the already-legendary history of Cuphead. Words can’t describe the joy I felt watching this behind the scenes look at its recording.

[@marc-antoinesalome2520]

The best track of the whole game, and probabily one of the best from any boss fight in video games History

[@TimeAttack_RU]

After 1 Years You Finally Make This Music

[@IdontTalksomuch]

I love how they did the work to make Saltbaker's music, it's incredible.

[@arka5169]

And they say video game music is not real music...this is art

[@ThatToonDudeNamedKai]

MDHR IS BACK BABY! WOO!

[@CitrusBlitz]

A WORTHY FINAL BOSS SONG to end the game amazing to see the behind the scenes on it

[@Enan63.]

MDHR is back!

[@emanuelrivera8048]

Incidentally I just had the urge to listen to that soundtrack and then this video shows up, what an amazing coincidence

[@Person7503]

Easily one of my favorites. The way it's made and how it sounds just feels more... *sinister.* Before you even know Saltbaker will betray you, you can hear just a little bit of unease in his music, but overall it's still jolly enough to let it go. THIS however, takes that tiny bit of unease and lets it ALL go. I also love the dynamic throughout the song. As it goes on it get jazzier and jazzier which represents our main trio pulling through the fight against Saltbaker, while the choir and the orchestra represents how big of a threat Saltbaker currently is. If you read through this rant, I appreciate it very much. :) 10/10 song. A perfect song for a perfect ending.

[@gurpreetbajwa4490]

Eagerly anticipating your next game 🙏🏼

[@EmasterAnimations1525]

WE'RE EATING THE DELICIOUS LAST COURSE WITH THIS ONE 🗣️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@TreyMcDonaldAnimator]

Love this so much; this game is still probably one of the most ambitious pieces of gaming history to date from the animation to the music. A masterpiece on all fronts.

[@mbletz3958]

This is legitimately one of the greatest video game songs ever composed

[@kenaga9625]

2:51 - I love this part...

[@DJ-nj5wj]

This is so freaking unbelievably amazing and those musicians and vocals are killing it! So Amazing!!!

[@lewz_r]

I can’t wait to see what their cooking up next ❤

[@galactadoodlez]

I had such a bad day so seeing this channel post again made me feel better, after all I decided to hyper fixate on Cuphead 6 years late (now 7, happy late anniversary!) oops Too bad I still have him homework 😮‍💨

[@Mr_G_Daddy]

Still one of my favourite pieces of music from a game. Unlike no other soundtracks. I still listen to it regularly!

[@T_hatsil]

as a musician and aspiring composer I appreciate this track way more now! thank you to studio MDHR and all the great musicians who poured so much love, soul and raw talent into this delicious masterpiece!

[@keyanawhitely7942]

Perfect timing to show this considering it's spooky season. The music score itself is scary.

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

Heya MDHR! Hope y'all are doing well! Thanks for making Cuphead, the most frustratingly fun game I've ever had the pleasure of playing. ❤

[@omaralsaawe4844]

This is quite literally the best song ever created, if not, the 21st century

[@mamaluigi2954]

YEEEEEEES!!

[@maddtoonerthegreencup1436]

HOLY CRAP THIS IS AMAZING

[@ivanescamilla3722]

Estamos ante una obra de arte señores... Definitivamente esto es : EPICO 😎

[@Oceanandskylinevidss]

I just can't get enough of this amazing game. I really hope you guys are gonna SHOOT for a trilogy.😊

[@therealhimiko3010]

0:30 The organ in the background is just creepy.

[@RogersBase]

HOLY HECK,, WHAT A SWELL VIDEO IN MY SUB BOX THIS MORNING!

[@chillbill8596]

Oh man this takes me back. Thanks for taking me back down memory lane und for this exceptional video and musicianship!!

[@Metalguy40]

My favorite cuphead track, boss track, and video game track of all time. An absolute banger!

[@G__Takumi]

I'm Japanese. Cuphead is my favorite game. I've been looking forward to studio mdhr's next work.

[@itseblol]

I get back into cuphead then the gods come back, such an incredible game.

[@The_Meme_Lady_69]

This is one of my favorite instrumental songs in anything. It gave me such goosebumps when I first heard it, sometimes still does. Thank you for creating such beautiful game and soundtrack ❤

[@DaMayoMan]

This is EPIC! I hope they do Gnome Way Out

[@NeoRF]

Wtf I was just watching a video of baking the wondertart behind the scenes that was posted 1 one year ago. And then suddenly they release the video on the official channel just now!!! Edit: I am not complaining but omg what a coincidence 🤔

[@mediamuncher69]

We need the Cuphead Show season 4!

[@snazztacular]

It's always a treat to see the singing saw being used in something! It was also used in the soundtrack of the film Parasite. It's got such a theremin-like quality to it, but with more of an edge (ba dum tss)

[@jakejake3223]

genuinely have been hoping a behind the scenes video for this song would be posted eventually. as a vibraphone player ive been dying to know who did the solo bc its my favorite part in the whole song. so glad this was made :D

[@Chrismas95]

So glad to be able to see everything happening at each part of the song. I've listened to this probably hundreds of times and had my ears opened to backing instruments I didn't know were there in so many parts. It also makes 3:47 even more emotional for me.

[@Thecupheadnewsshowofficial]

Amazing to see you active again!

[@kordacpz]

genuinely everything from you guys is fucking mind blowing . this franchise changed my life , love what yall do from the bottom of my heart

[@JistoCDN]

wow

[@vengaya2544]

I hope they keep releasing more songs, I would love to see Bootlegger Boogie Specially

[@Chefboom_]

¡Lo estaba esperando! 🍀🤙

[@Metacred]

These guys deserve to be proud of everything, and an award for best ost